Project Manager - Scrum Master

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A global Insurance business based in the City of London are seeking a Project Manager / Scrum Master with experience working in an Agile environment and preferable experience of working as a Scrum Master. The ideal candidate will have a passion for software delivery, Agile principles and Scrum practices.

This role is a critical role within the organisation to assist in the transformation to a more Agile delivery organisation as well as working closely with IT management teams to ensure timely delivery on projects and on budget.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Ensure projects are initiated and structured correctly, keeping the project sponsors and stakeholders engaged and ensure projects progress to plan

* Work closely with project sponsors, business owners and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and in budget

* Manager and work with cross functional teams within the IT team, Business Change & Business representatives

* Manage and facilitate Agile where appropriate and contribute to the Agile transformation

Skills and Experience required:

* Extensive experience working in an Agile environment and/or acting as a Scrum Master

* Agile qualification (e.g. Scrum Master, Agile PM)

* Relevant PM qualifications (e.g. PRINCE 2 practitioner)

* Over 5 years Project Management experience, delivering IT projects

* MUST have Lloyds / London Market Insurance experience

* Good communications skills to be able to adapt to your peers e.g. technical teams / stakeholders

For further information and to be considered as a candidate for this role, please apply online initially and submit your CV to this advert.